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Jimmymax
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Q: I have a Mac OS X Version 10.6.8 and just purchased an Appletv. Can I use my Apple keyboard and wirelessly receive Safari on my TV?

I have a Mac os x 10.6.8 and have paired an apple with my Vizio TV, can I access my comupter so that I can get Safari, Google, Mail etc on my TV?

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Feb 28, 2014 12:30 PM

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Q: I have a Mac OS X Version 10.6.8 and just purchased an Appletv. Can I use my Apple keyboard and wirelessly receive Safari on my TV ... more

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  • by TrentRand,

    TrentRand TrentRand Feb 28, 2014 12:36 PM in response to Jimmymax
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    Feb 28, 2014 12:36 PM in response to Jimmymax

    There are no native applications on the Apple TV to allow this, unfortunately. However, you can use the new AirPlay feature to make your TV into a wireless secondary (or mirrored) monitor!

     

    It's very easy to do. First open System Preferences > Displays, and select your Apple TV from the “AirPlay Display” drop-down menu. You may need to fiddle with the screen resolution as well as the options on the Arrangement tab. After this, go back to System Preferences > Sound. Here you will see a list of devices which you may select as your default audio output. Select Apple TV and you should be good to go!

  • by diesel vdub,

    diesel vdub diesel vdub Feb 28, 2014 1:45 PM in response to TrentRand
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    Feb 28, 2014 1:45 PM in response to TrentRand

    AirPlay Mirroring requiest OSX 10.8 or higher.

    There is not a browser on the ATV.

  • by TrentRand,

    TrentRand TrentRand Feb 28, 2014 2:47 PM in response to diesel vdub
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    Feb 28, 2014 2:47 PM in response to diesel vdub

    diesel vdub wrote:

     

    AirPlay Mirroring requiest OSX 10.8 or higher.

    My apologies, this is absolutely true! I would recomend you update your OS X if your hardware allows it.